System and methods for sample processing with mass spectrometry incorporating magnetic beads
AssigneeDH Technologies Development Pte. Ltd.
InventorsThomas R. COVEY, Chang LIU
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Abstract
A system for analyzing a sample includes a sample preparation sub-system for preparing at least one sample in a sample vessel and a magnetic bead storage sub-system. A sample intake sub-system receives the at least one sample. A mass spectrometer (MS) is communicatively coupled to the sample intake sub-system. A transfer sub-system includes a tool for moving the sample vessel from the sample preparation sub-system to the sample intake sub-system.
Claims24
A system of analyzing a sample, the system comprising:
- a sample preparation sub-system for preparing at least one sample in a sample vessel;
- a magnetic bead storage sub-system;
- a sample intake sub-system for receiving the at least one sample;
- a mass spectrometer (MS) communicatively coupled to the sample intake sub-system;
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- a transfer sub-system comprising a tool for moving the sample vessel from the sample preparation sub-system to the sample intake sub-system.
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An automated method of analyzing a sample, the automated method comprising:
- introducing a plurality of magnetic beads to the sample, wherein the sample is contained within a sample vessel;
- transferring the sample vessel to a sample intake sub-system;
- introducing the sample from the sample vessel to the sample intake sub-system, wherein the sample intake sub-system is communicatively coupled to a mass spectrometer (MS);
- analyzing the sample with the MS;
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- removing the plurality of magnetic beads from the sample prior to analysis of the sample by the MS.
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